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[2] [4] [6] In some cases where pregnant women have a known history of bipolar disorder or previous episodes of PPP, prophylactic use of medication (especially lithium) either throughout or immediately after delivery has been demonstrated to reduce the incidence of psychotic or bipolar episodes in the postpartum period. [2] [4] [6]
The use of lurasidone in pregnant women has not been studied and is not recommended; in animal studies, no risks have been found. [46] Excretion in breast milk is also unknown; lurasidone is not recommended for breastfeeding women. [47] In the United States it is not indicated for use in children. [48]
Cannabis use during pregnancy should be avoided. [80] There is no known safe dose of cannabis while pregnant and use of cannabis may lead to birth defects, pre-term birth, or low birth weight. [80] Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient in cannabis, can both cross the placenta and accumulates in high concentrations in breast milk. [81]
Antipsychotics by class Generic name Brand names Chemical class ATC code Typical antipsychotics; Acepromazine: Atravet, Acezine: phenothiazine: N05AA04 Acetophenazine:
It is unclear if it is safe for use in pregnancy. [6] Chlorpromazine was developed in 1950 and was the first antipsychotic on the market. [7] [8] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [9] [10] Its introduction has been labeled as one of the great advances in the history of psychiatry.
This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress.. The list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication.
Quetiapine was developed in 1985 and was approved for medical use in the United States in 1997. [4] [11] [14] It is available as a generic medication. [15] In 2022, it was the most prescribed antipsychotic and 82nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 8 million prescriptions.
According to a 2013 meta-analysis of the comparative efficacy and tolerability of 15 antipsychotic drugs it was the most prone of the 15 for causing extrapyramidal side effects. [29] With more than 6 months of use 14 percent of users gain weight. [44] Haloperidol may be neurotoxic. [45] Prolonged use of the drug can lead to mental dependence. [46]